To: E_K_S who wrote (74212 ) 11/9/2023 2:33:37 PM From: E_K_S Respond to of 78671 Re: SANW & ties to Pioneer Seed & CTVA I need to verify but this is an interesting connection AI Bard found: The largest shareholder and board member of SANW Connections is Pioneer Seeds. This is a strategic partnership between the two companies, which allows SANW to leverage Pioneer's expertise in agricultural technology and Pioneer to benefit from SANW's global reach and distribution network. There are a number of connections between the two companies, including:Shared ownership: Pioneer Seeds is a subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience, which owns a majority stake in SANW Connections.Shared leadership: The CEO of Pioneer Seeds, Jim Collins, is also the chairman of the board of directors of SANW Connections.Shared technology: The two companies collaborate on the development and commercialization of new agricultural technologies. For example, SANW is using Pioneer's Enlist seed technology to develop new herbicide-resistant crops.Shared market access: Pioneer Seeds gives SANW access to its global customer base, while SANW gives Pioneer Seeds access to its distribution network in emerging markets. The partnership between SANW Connections and Pioneer Seeds is mutually beneficial. It allows SANW to accelerate its growth and Pioneer Seeds to expand its reach into new markets. In addition to the above, here are some specific examples of connections between the two companies:Joint research and development: SANW and Pioneer Seeds collaborate on research and development projects to develop new agricultural technologies. For example, the two companies are working together to develop new herbicide-resistant crops.Technology licensing: SANW licenses Pioneer's Enlist seed technology to develop new herbicide-resistant crops. This technology allows farmers to use a wider range of herbicides to control weeds, which can help to improve crop yields.Marketing and sales: SANW and Pioneer Seeds work together to market and sell their products and services. For example, SANW sells Pioneer Seeds' Enlist seed products to its customers.Distribution: SANW distributes Pioneer Seeds' products to its customers in emerging markets. This gives Pioneer Seeds access to new markets and allows SANW to expand its product portfolio. The partnership between SANW Connections and Pioneer Seeds is a strong example of how two companies can work together to achieve their mutual goals.